The term loan closed and funded on December 11, 2018. The revolving credit facility will become available upon the consummation of the simplification in the first quarter of 2019, subject to certain conditions precedent, and will refinance the companies’ two existing revolving credit facilities.

The Hill has once again named Scott Segal and Dee Martin, co-chairs of Bracewell LLP’s Policy Resolution Group (PRG), to its annual list of the top lobbyists in Washington, DC. This is the 12th consecutive year that Segal has been recognized (2007–2018), and the second year for Martin (2017–2018).

Bracewell LLP had a strong showing in the Financial Times’ 2018 FT Innovative Lawyers North America report, earning several category recognitions and placing #7 for Most Innovative Law Firms for Legal Expertise.

In selecting Bracewell as this year’s winner, the judges noted that, among its various accomplishments, the firm “has been at the forefront of the trend of EMEA oil and gas acquisitions, funded by global PE houses.”

“They are extremely dedicated to best representing their clients’ interests, and they do a very good job in finding solutions to challenges. Deals that come with issues are Bracewell’s forte; they really add value in recommending solutions which work best for all involved.”Chambers USA, 2018